Podcast for Burnt Out Healthcare Professionals | Shift Happens

We're getting real about healthcare burnout , mental health, and what it actually takes to pull yourself out of the hole you didn't even realize you were sinking into. I'm joined by PA-C Leigha Barbieri —healthcare worker, world traveler, burnout coach, and someone who literally had to leave medicine to save her sanity. This episode is your permission slip to stop pretending you're "fine." Leigha...

Let's be real — you don't need more time, you just need to know where the hell your time is going. ⏰ In this episode of Shift Happens , I'm giving you a raw, practical breakdown of how to actually find time for your health (even when you're buried under patient orders, 12-hour shifts, and laundry piles). Because the truth is — you do have 24 hours a day. The problem isn't time… it's how you're sp...

You don't really want weight loss.. you want your life back. 💥 In this heart-to-heart episode, I'm getting brutally honest about what you're really chasing when you say you want to lose weight. It's not about the number on the scale.. it's about waking up with energy, hiking without gasping for air, rebuilding your confidence (and maybe your marriage), and finally living your damn life again. Aft...

Let's be real.. burnout isn't just mental. It's physical, and your body's been trying to tell you something for a while now.   In this episode, I'm breaking down the three biggest physical symptoms I experienced when I was deep in burnout. From rapid weight gain and back pain to that stubborn, stress-triggered acne that made me want to scream. We'll talk about how your body's basically waving a bi...

💬 Show Notes Description What if we've been labeling it wrong this whole time? In this episode of Shift Happens , I sit down with Dr. Lori Laws , nurse scholar, author of Nursing Our Healer's Heart , and founder of The Halen Academy , to talk about why healthcare burnout isn't actually burnout — it's nurse-specific (and occupational) trauma . This conversation hit me hard (and honestly gave me ch...

You're tired, starving, and the last thing you want to do after your shift is spend three hours cooking. Been there, done that. In this quick, no-BS episode of Shift Happens , I'm walking you through my exact step-by-step process to get a full week of meals prepped in under an hour — without living out of soggy Tupperware or eating dry chicken and plain rice. We'll talk about: How to plan your wee...

In this episode of Shift Happens , I'm getting real about something I've wrestled with for months.   😮‍💨Admitting that I'm not happy where I am. After years of traveling as a rad tech, I thought settling into a permanent job would finally give me peace. But instead, I've found myself struggling with guilt, frustration, and that gut-punch feeling of burnout all over again.   I'm sharing what happ...

Okay, buckle up because this one's a ride. I'm taking you through my entire TravCon experience!   The missed flights, the pink blazer I almost didn't wear, the nerves, the "holy shit, I did that" moment, and everything in between. This isn't a polished recap; it's me using this mic as my voice journal so I never forget what it felt like to go from doubting myself in an airport to standing on stage...

In this episode of Shift Happens , I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to become a rad tech (or survive healthcare at all). Forget the glossy brochures. This is the raw, unfiltered truth straight from someone who's lived it for over a decade. I'm answering the questions future rad techs are dying to ask but rarely hear honest answers about: How to start your journey (and avoid sha...

September came in hot and I'm not mad about it. Quick life update: Indy event with a room full of badass women, 180+ of you rocked the Burnout Recovery Reset, house renos (send help + a dishwasher fairy), and I'm packing for Vegas to speak at TravCon. Wild. Now, the real talk: the top 5 signs you're burnt out as a healthcare worker and how that quiet burnout is wrecking your health more than you t...

Real healthcare life, real results. In this episode I'm pulling back the curtain on how my client Amy dropped 27 pounds while working unpredictable IR cases, juggling locations, and dealing with perimenopause. Without quitting her job or living in the gym. We cover: Macros for healthcare workers (the non-influencer way): why we focused on protein + calories and kept fats smart for hormone support....

Let's be real, healthcare is heavy. You walk through the door after a brutal 12-hour shift, straight into the freezer, the pantry, or the bottom a wine bottle. Then comes the guilt. The cycle repeats. I know, because I lived it. I didn't gain the "freshman 15"… I gained the "healthcare 30." In this week's episode of Shift Happens , I'm sharing exactly how I broke free from the binge-guilt-repeat l...

You clock out and keep working. Answering texts, skipping meals, dragging all that stress home. This week I'm talking boundaries. The real kind. Not just "say no to overtime" (though, yeah, that too). I mean: Eating during your damn shift, even if it's just a protein bar between patients. Putting your phone down when you clock out (your manager will survive). Using your PTO without guilt — because...

Here's the truth: every patient care role is physically demanding . In this episode of Shift Happens , I'm breaking down the reality of healthcare life: 🫣the constant lifting 🫣the long hours on your feet 🫣why so many of us end up exhausted 🫣aching before our shift even ends. But I'm also giving you the real solution : it's not about wishing the job was easier, it's about making your body, your...

In this episode of Shift Happens , we're breaking down realistic time management strategies designed for healthcare workers. No overcomplicated planners or Pinterest-perfect schedules. Just practical, real-world tips to help you manage your time, protect your energy, and actually enjoy life outside of work! We'll dive into:  What's really taking your time and how to take it back! A real life examp...

Working night shift doesn't have to mean wrecking your health, ditching your goals, or losing your grip on reality—and in this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to stay sane, nourished, and actually human when you're working nights. Whether you love the calm and chaos-free vibe of the night crew (hi, me!) or you're stuck on nights and feeling like a shell of yourself, this episode is your no-...

Let's get one thing straight: healthcare isn't just hard.. it's hazardous. In this episode of  Shift Happens , I'm breaking down the shocking stats about what healthcare is actually doing to us behind the scenes (think: physical injuries, chronic illness, and mental burnout)... and why you don't have to be one of them. We're talking: Why healthcare workers are 2x more likely to be injured at work...

If you think burnout only happens in healthcare, think again. In this episode, I chat with nutrition coach Kim Ritter - former marathoner, corporate girlie, and queen of guilt-free Chick-fil-A — about how she overcame burnout, set boundaries at work, and lost weight without giving up fast food or her sanity. We dive into: ✨ Why burnout looks the same in scrubs and behind the desk and what to do a...

If you've tried diet after diet and still feel stuck, exhausted, burnt out, and frustrated that nothing seems to work with your healthcare schedule.. this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the exact 3-step process I used to lose 30 pounds (while working 12+ hour shifts) and the same system I use with my clients who've lost 20–60+ pounds without cutting carbs, spending hours at the gym, or drin...

You work 12+ hour shifts, see things most people will never understand, and still come home to questions and expectations from everyone else. If you've ever felt like nobody in your life really "gets it," this episode is for you. I'm sharing how burnout and unspoken expectations almost wrecked my closest relationship  and what finally helped me feel supported, even when no one really understood wh...

You show up early, stay late, teach the newbies, crush every shift… and still feel completely invisible. If you're the one everyone depends on but no one acknowledges, you're not crazy, and you're not alone. You're likely an  Invisible Achiever , and this episode is your wake-up call. We're diving into: The trap of tying your worth to your work ethic Why burnout can look like over-functioning with...

Feeling like you're just a body in scrubs going through the motions? You might be the Checked Out Queen:  one of the four burnout types no one talks about but way too many of us are living. If you dread your alarm, completely tune out on shift, and wonder when you stopped giving a damn… this one's for you. In this episode of Shift Happens , we dive into: The telltale signs you're deep in burnout (...

You've got polished scrubs, a forced smile, and your "I'm fine" game is strong. But inside? You're running on fumes and hiding it from  everyone. This episode is for my Silent Strugglers, the healthcare women who hold it all together on the outside while falling apart on the inside. In this raw and honest conversation, we're uncovering: Why your high-functioning burnout is easy to miss (even by yo...

You're the one they always call when someone calls out. The first to answer the call light. The one picking up extra shifts like it's your side hustle. And now? You're one more "team player" compliment away from snapping. Welcome to the world of the Over Giver. One of the most common (and most exhausting) burnout types in healthcare. In this episode of Shift Happens , I'm unpacking exactly how thi...

Still blaming the pandemic for your burnout? Let's cut the crap. In this episode of Shift Happens , I'm pulling back the curtain on the real causes of burnout in healthcare—and spoiler alert: it's not a virus, it's the system. From skipped lunches and cold coffee to pizza party "solutions" and Press Ganey meetings from hell, we're calling out the bullsh*t and talking about how to actually feel bet...